Trinity Guild Fair Opens in Rainy Night at Parish House
The Trinity Guild fair opened amid heavy rain with a large turnout. Booths line the parish house walls featuring aprons, dolls, calendars and photos. Mrs. Frank Hubbard, guild president, praised the opening, and the event will run one more day with refreshments, music, and a varied program for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Guild
Trinity Filied House
Carbonlule Grocer
Miss Harvey
Alexander
Fancy
Will Morss
Skeels
Mra. Trodgers
Kafka
Miss Bowers
Mra. Wurple
Misa Waterhouse
Orcas
Trugs
Stoutenger
Carrie Morass
Miss Maud Harnden
Mrs. Fisher
Sawyer
Watrous
Bouchar
Miss Harnden
Mise Abbott
Inger
Tingley
Misa Bowers
Mra
Mattle Moon
George Mills
Long Florida trip for Mr and Mrs George Kimball
Mr and Mrs George H Kimball of Spring Street left the city yesterday for a month long pleasure tour in the South. They will visit Leesburg and Punta Gorda in Florida before a week of hunting and fishing near Charlotte Harbor, then Havana Cuba, and return by steamship to New York around January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Kimball
Spring Street
Leesburg
Lake County
Fla
Florida Lake Region
Peninsular
Palatka
Kimballs
Punta Gorde
de Soto County
Charlotte Harbor Bay
Florida
Kimball
Gulf of Mexico
Charlotte Harbor Hay
Havana
New York
Deaths of Mrs Patrick Hastings and Mr John Cook
Mrs Hastings of Pittston dies after long stomach illness leaving six children and two sisters. Her body to be brought here for interment. John Cook of Green Ridge dies after visiting Scranton. survived by widow and three sons. Bridget Mannion funeral set for this morning with 9 15 processional and 10 am Requiem at St Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Hastings
Pittaton
John Cook
Green Ridge
Mr. Cook
A. Ratchford
John
Anthony
Thomas
Scranton
Bridget Mannion
St. Rose Church
St. Rose Cemetery
Recital at Park Street Features Belgian Violinist
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Edward D Lathrop announce a recital at their Park Street home tomorrow evening. Violinist Monsieur Filavian Vandeveken of Brussels will headline the program, joined by soprano Mrs Worden and pianist Charles Doersam for an evening of chamber music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Lathrop
Park Street
Monsieur Filavian Vandeveken
Brussels
Belgium
G. Worden
Charles Doersam
Epworth League Elects Lena Bronson as Delegate
At the Methodist church the Epworth League held its monthly business meeting on Wednesday night. Lena Bronson was elected as delegate and others were chosen for committee roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Lena Bronson
Waymart Meeting Sees election of district officers
A meeting at Waymart on Saturday considered each district organization. Officers elected included President Miss Fadie Miljer, secretary Mira Olga Stephens, treasurer Frank Gites, missionary T. Burnand, pianist Netth Bayley. Committee chairs named: Spiritual work Miss Bessie Thompson, mercy and help Mia Edna Blair, literary N Homer Smith, social Miss Olive Pongels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waymart
Fadie Mil Jer
Mira Olga
Sephens
Frank Gites
T. Burnand
Netth Bayley
Bessie Thompson
Mia
Edna Blair
N. Homer Smith
Olive Pengels
Letter From Carbondale Boy Describes Life in Philippines
Samuel Sears of Carbondale writes from Manila on October 1 describing health, weather, and life in a church quarters near a river town seventy five miles from Manila. He mentions Meade ship voyage, Dewey's actions against the Spanish, local Filipinos, scarce clean water, bananas and fruit, and plans for a fishing trip with fellow Carbondale soldiers in Company M Fifteenth Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sears
Carbondale
Far East
Manila
Tam
Goa
Similon
Meade
Dewey
Bette
Marty
Mat Kearney
Father
Old Stanton Pont
Mr. Sears
Fifteenth Infantry
Rain bursts flood city streets with heavy rainfall
Yesterday's downpour was the season's heaviest in the city leading to rapid river flow along the Lackawanna. Low areas flooded cellars and business basements, a hand pump cleared excess water, and night rain mixed with snow hindered street travel as few people remained outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Fire hydrant test underway by Mitchell and Columbia firms
In heavy rain yesterday the Mitchell Hose company with their red wagon and black horses tested hydrants in the three upper wards and remained out of service until completion. The Columbia Hose company will respond to alarms citywide and then handle hydrant tests in the remaining three wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Hose Company
Mitchells
Columbia Huse Company
Allarm
Columbians
Letters Remaining in the Cure Bondale Postoffice 1900
A list of letters awaiting pickup at the Cure Bondale postoffice dated December 5 1900 includes Tipp English Matthew lannetly Thomas Gillespie John H Kelly J W Wint Co Miss Lillian Brooks Mrs Elizabeth McDonald Mrs Frank Walsh Mrs Juliette Wells and several foreign names Carlo Muancusottr Saverio Michael Angelo Rocco Sieh Inalfal Domenico Perri Giovanni Revelacqua J H Thomas and the Postmaster noting residents unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondale
Tipp English
Matthew Lannetly
Thomas Gillespie
John H. Kelly
J. W. Wint & Co
Lillian Brooks
Elizabeth McDonald
Frank Walsh
Juliette Wells
Carlo Muancusottr Saverio
Michael Angelo
Rocco
Sieh Inalfal
Domenico Perri
Giovanni Revelacqua
J. H.thomas
Fraternal Orders Featured in Carbondale Listings
A fragmented listing shows several fraternal and religious societies in Carbondale, including lodge No 249 Free and Accepted Masons, Rev Father Carew Prune Catholic Knights of America council No 29, Knights of Columbus, and Pioneer castle No 295 Ancient Order Knights Myatie Chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Lodge
Father Carew Prune
Catholic Knights of America
Carbondale Council
Knights of Columbus
Pioneer Castle
Ancient Order Knights Myatie
Superintendent Rose Oversees Pay Rail Reforms at Delaware and Hudson
Superintendent Rose of the Delaware and Hudson mine deployment visits the city for conferences with officials on new pay-rail methods to enable semi monthly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Delaware and Hudson Company
Carbondale Telephone inaugurates night operator duty
The Carbondale Telephone company inaugurated its continuous service system on Monday evenings and Sundays. Miss Martha Brink has been selected for the night operator position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Telephone Company
Martha Brink
Brothers swap jobs in Belmont street scene
Thoms Budd resigns from the coal pockets to become a fireman on the Delaware and Hudson. His brother Richard, formerly with Roberts the butcher on Belmont street, takes the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms Budd
Delaware and Hudson
Richard
Roberts
Belmont Street
Thomas
Holy Day Masses Mark Immaculate Conception
On Saturday December 8 a holy day in the Catholic church masses will be held at Bt. Hose church at 6 7 and high mass at 8 a m in commemoration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Hose Church
Selulis Couple Return to Archbald Street Home
Mr and Mrs Thomas Selulis who wed in Brooklyn New York last Wednesday have moved back to the city and taken a nicely furnished residence on Archbald Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Selulis
Brooklyn
N. Y
Archbald Street
Installation at Archbald by Patriarchs Militant
Carbondale canton No 40 Patriarchs Militant will go to Archbald this evening to assist in installing officers of the Rebekah lodge there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Canton
Archbald
Rebekah
Firemen's Fair Preparations by Mitchell Hose Company
The Mitchell Hose Company gears up for a week long trade carnival starting December 17 in the Watt building. The program features the Wilkes-Barre Mandolin Club and Lackawanna Symphony Club for evenings, with Scranton Peckville and Carbondale Silent on other nights. A daily Fair Journal will publish notes and progress, with large trade displays and nightly dances led by Prof. John Firth and promoter W J Collings. The organizers promise an elaborate event and the best fair yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Hose Company
Watt Building
Wilkes-Barre
Mandolin Club
Lackawanna Symphony Club
Scranton
Peckville
Carbondale
The
Fair Journal
John Firth
W. J. Collings
Local sewing club forms among city’s young ladies
A group of young women organized a sewing club and will hold regular meetings at members' homes. The first gathering was at Miss Kittie Kirkwood’s River Street residence with Hilda Burke May Kilpatrick Marie McCawley Genevieve Early Mary Monahan Nellie McAndrew and Mary McAndrew listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Kirkwood
River Street
Misser Hilda Burke
May Kilpatrick
Marie McCawley
Genevieve Early
Mary Monahan
Nellie McAndrew
Mary McAndrew
Royal Arch Masons elect officers for year
At the Fu reku chapter No 176 Royal Arch Masons the officers for next year were elected High priest Charles V Helms king James A Whitfield scribe John R Cameron treasurer A McMullen secretary M Stewart The installation will be at the Masonic temple on Salem avenue Friday evening Dec 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fureku
Royal Arch Masons
Charles V. Helms
King
James A. Whitfield
John R. Cameron
A. McMullen
M. Stewart
Masonic Temple
Salemavenue
Methodist Women to Meet at Mrs Evans Home This Afternoon
The Women s Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet at the home of Mrs Charles Evans on Ter race street this afternoon at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Evans
Terrace Street
Mines Run on Three Quarters Time in Local Vicinity
The Delaware and Hudson mines in this vicinity operate on three quarters time while breakers run at full time, gradually catching up with output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Young Ladies Cooking Club Meets at Miss Daley’s Home
The Young Ladies' Cooking club of the city will convene at Miss Frances Daley's Washington street residence on Friday afternoon for a group meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Cooking Club
City
Frances Daley
Washington Street
Local residents return home from visits and travel
Miss Laura Chapman remains at home on Gilbert street while Jules Eckerson of Philadelphia was in town yesterday. John T. Pethick left for Buffalo on business. Fred Rhine returns from Johns town after months away. Flora Giles came back from White Oak pond. Roy Foster returns to Pittston after visiting here. Maggie Thomas, stenographer for Alderman Jones, stays a few days in Elmira. John J. Nolin and W. H. Cunningham return to Lehigh University after holidays. James J. Gorman and Frank Walsh go to Newark Valley for a relative’s funeral. Sadie Hunter returns home from two months in Philadelphia, Altoona and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Chapman
Gilbert Street
Jules Eckerson
Philadelphia
Ioecauller
John T. Pethick
Buffalo
Fred Rhine
Johnstown
Flora Giles
White Oak Pond
Roy Foster
Pittston
Maggie Thomas
Jones
Elmira
John J. Nolin
W. H. Cunningham
Lehigh University
James J. Gorman
Frank Walsh
Newark Valley
Sadie Hunter
Apple Avenue
Altoona
Pittsburg
Nome Coast Winter Hardens as Coal and Meat Arrive
Jermyn and Mayfield items describe Nome's frozen rivers and cold spell as ships guard the coast. Charles notes coal reserves, fresh meat, and full provisions easing a harsh season while residents recall last year’s departure of the Alpha and discuss expected church leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thongs Boundy
Tia von
Charles
Joey
Jack Frost
Aguinet
Eags
Scranton
Grant Hell
Daughters of St. George
Jans
Pinilin
Yesterdy
A. Ly Tiydale
Brooklyn
and Mire
William Williams
Wiest Mayfield
Davis
Cur sley church ladies plan bake sale and supper
The Cur sley Baptist church ladies announce a church parlour adelal on pay night with cake coffee and ice cream. Tickets cost 40 cents. Minooka lodge No 847 meets this evening in regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cursley
Parlom
Sarah Evans
Duryea
Ali Davia
Pondstreet
Ladies’ Aid Society
Church of Fine Naculate Conception
Wailon
Ehich Born
Local notices and upcoming events in town
A local notice column reports the drawing for January and February jurors, marriage plans for Mary Harris and Richard Thomas, ministry attendance in Hyde Park, and visits by townsfolk. It notes a Pythian lodge meeting, reorganization of the Olyphant Chorus, and parish events in the Christian festival at the Starry Throne competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Mary Harris
Prince
Richard Thomas
Pyne
Thin Town
Grand
Colin B. Owens
Petit Jurora
Samuel D. Pettit
Patsick Cummings
GB. Honey
Hyde Park
Mra
Bulth
Nantienke
Samuels
Mainatrowt
Taylorville Lodge
No. 401
Kunighia
Pythian
Iin
Ecasion
Mite
Mary Alice Llewellyn
Union Street
Mim
Annie Hooper
Tucerne County
Mesara
Walter
C. M. Williama
Fr. B. Daniela
Olyphant Chorwalon
Profesor John
Prise
Local church events and community updates in Susquehanna county
The Baptist and Methodist congregations hosted sermons, lectures, and meetings attended by local residents. Highlights include Rev. A. W. Cooper preaching, Epworth League business and a St John Swarts museum exhibit, and a December lecture at the Baptist church on pulpits and preaching with humorous critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Temperance
A. W. Cooper
Moetherlist
John A. Woodbridge
Epworth League
Scranton
George Smith
C. B. Hunyen
New York
Mins
Elsie Evans
Heer
J.t.ine
Susquehanna County
Baptist Church
O F. Flippo
Philadelphia
Condide
Life Centre
Chrel
Wivea
Churel Cata
Maurice Dean Velvet
Lila
Columbia Law School
Parenta
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Cole
Frank M. Colvin
Sunda
Miga
Vinee
Chairy
Janes Bailey
Keystone Academy
Baptist
Fifteenth Birthday Celebration at Depew Home
A birthday party for Fred Depew was held last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Depew. Guests included many local families and friends with a luncheon and gifts notably a Bible. The event featured social diversions and a later program planned for Friday December 7 with Rev BE Quinby as the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Depew
Fred
Tie
Wmode
Bowie Maroney
Duny Wardell
Mary Tropew
Mary Colborn
Mamie Ming
Mestre
Fred Depew
Guy Swarts
Joe Wardell
Castulo Rodrigues
Claude Aviog
Arthine Gaudier
Homer Bosley
Joe van Brant
Tom Cullett
Chester Sayre
Prenk Martin
John Storm
Louie Millard
Leon Ehhardt
Jay Winds
John van Brant
Leroy Shoemaker
Arthur Jones
Ralph Reynard
Catawissa
Margaret Wantell
Tat Weelk
Ani
Hoviee Jones
Wy Bourn
Mig
Woshiee Swarts
Brook Wilcos
Grucha
Mary
Marine Bourn
Mis
M. OW. Viuuehan
Washington, DC
Israel Dopew
Horage Jones
Lawrence
Scranton
Swarts
Mev
Mra
Cool ‘Teavie
Stroudsburg
Mra, Wescott
Jubilee
Clubh
Local Briefs From Scranton and Nearby
Mrs J D Armfield and son Kenneth return from a month in Wisconsin Miss Agnes Duggin ill at her home South Main Street Rev and Mrs O N Bailey attended the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church convention in Scranton yesterday Word comes of the death of L A Howard formerly of this place now of Colorado Master Eugene Doran improving after illness Mr Laird of New Castle Pa expects to occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church His evening and baptize the infant child of Rev and Mrs Young The Moose Powder company to raise output to six hundred kegs daily due to strong coat demand Hazel Hessler called in Low nyesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Armfield
Kenneth
Wisconsin
Agnes Duggin
South Main Street
Bailey
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Scranton
L.A. Howard
Bute
Colorado
Eugene Doran
Nev
Laird
New Castle
Presbyterian Ehurc
Mes. Young
Moose Powder Company
Mise Hazel Hessler
Lown
Modern Woodmen Prep For Walkover Event In Edwards Hall
In Olyphant the Modern Woodmen plan a smoker at Edwards hall for members and friends tomorrow evening. Local events note La Porte Comedy Co presented Brother's Revenge at Father Mathew Opera House last night and will stage Master and Man tonight and Unequal Motels Friday. Representative Philbin of Archbald visited town yesterday. paving on Lackawanna and Delaware Streets is in darkness for over a week, causing muddy crossings and pedestrian discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards’ Hall
Lukely
Father Mathew Opera House
la Porte
Tomnorrow
Philbin
Archbald
Lackawanna
Delaware
Ander
Body of John B Metz rescued from Philadelphia medical school
Coroner learns relatives recovered Metz's body from a Philadelphia medical school dissecting room after his death on the Lackawanna road near Nay Aug. The 14 year old from Branchville had carried a Bible with his name and Christmas present note. The case includes a long account of the investigation, the watch and belongings found, and upcoming revival dates in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Metz
Lackawanna Road
Inez
Binghamton
Manston
Lackawanna Hospital
Thoberts
Soeciety
Philadelphia
J. B. Mets
Branchville
Poliege
Telegraph Company
J. G. Gearhart
Arlington
Meta
Dunmore Pollre
Drummer Evangelist Draws Tempestuous Local Meetings
Rev. W. H. Williams and wife traveled from Factoryville and Nicholson delivering Anti-Baloon League talks. He praised strong temperance sentiment in Factoryville and noted active Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. Williams spoke to Nicholson unit as crowds gathered for a Presbyterian service, but heating issues forced dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Williams
Factoryville
Nicholson
Williams
Pactoryville
Faectoryville
Brealking
Presbyterian Church
Wil Hams
Vongre
Mr Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Promise
An old advertisement claims the remedy has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for children. It touts success in teething pain, fever, gum relief, wind colic, and diarrhea and urges readers to ask for Mr Winslow’s Soothing Syrup priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Winslow
City Departments Asked for Yearly Estimate Details
Deputy Controller Charles A Hartley asks department heads to submit estimates for the fiscal year starting April 1. He notes deficiency bills must be included and not held until after the appropriation ordinance. The Horanten shift from third to second class will add confusion with new departments and salary increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Hartley
Letters From The People Opinion Pages Note
Readers may submit letters of interest for publication with author name. Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Opitilona
Mission Needs Funding To Aid Scranton Men In Relief Work
Editor outlines Scranton Rescue Mission efforts over seven to eight years aiding sober houses and former inmates with beds meals and religious services. Mission needs about sixty days of funding to continue free offerings and asks public support from Beran people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Rescue Mission
Franklin Wen
Iniecton
Beran
Iulntemaniee
Wiseton
L. T. Mathes
Nolli seeks pardon. Olver to apply in Harrisburg
Attorney Olver will apply to the Board of Pardons on December 16 in Harrisburg for Antonio Nolli who was convicted of murder in the first degree for shooting Antonio Prignana in Dunmore. Nolli claims he acted to protect his wife Mrs Prignana, while prosecutors argued the shooting was unjustified. Nolli is serving a twenty year sentence at the Mastern penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Olver
Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
Antonio Nolli
Antonio Prignana
Guneter
Prignane
Nollis
Dunmore
Nolli
Olver
John H. Jones
Nelli
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Burke
E.L. Hatfield
Trinity Guild's Fair
Epworth
Bulls Couch
Bou
Philippines
the Firemen’s Fair
Young Ladies’ Sewing Club
Royal Arch Masons Elect
Cooking Club
Jermyn and Mayfield
Taylor
Dalton
Moscow
Olyphant
Guernsey
Pennsylvania
Guernsey Hall
Washington Avenue
Scranton, Pa
J. W. Guernsey, Proprietor
J. B. Metz
Mymouth Congregational Church
Iyde Park
Meheopung
Russell
Dan
Ash Street Methodist Church
Mrs. Winslow
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
New Yorker
W.H. Pierce
Lackawanna Ave
Penn Ave
Givewlas
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicago
Ill
McGarrasa & Thomas
Lackawarra Ave
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